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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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